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|model=[[Baradium/Legends|Baradium]]-core code key [[Thermal detonator/Legends|thermal detonator]]<ref name="BF guide">''[[Star Wars Battlefront: Prima Official Game Guide]]''</ref>
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'''[[Baradium/Legends|Baradium]]-core code key thermal detonators''' were special [[Thermal detonator/Legends|thermal detonators]] in use by the [[Galactic Republic/Legends|Galactic Republic's]] [[Clone trooper/Legends|clone]] [[Grand Army of the Republic/Legends|army]]{{Fact}} and later used by the [[Galactic Empire/Legends|Galactic Empire's]] special ops troopers, such as [[Stormtrooper/Legends|stormtroopers]] and the [[dark trooper]]s.<ref name="BF I">''[[Star Wars: Battlefront]]''</ref> The model had adjustable time settings, ranging from six to eighteen seconds and a small range of five meters. They had activated only with the right code tapped into it; therefore, [[Alliance to Restore the Republic/Legends|Rebels]] couldn't use captured explosives against them. Also, the buttons were unlabeled, which ensured that even if a Rebel discovered the code, they couldn't figure out which buttons to press in order to activate the detonator.<ref name="BF guide" /> Owing to this, stormtroopers needed to employ pattern memorization.<ref name="IHB">''[[Star Wars: Imperial Handbook: A Commander's Guide]]''</ref>

When using the detonator, section 32.B.ST57 in the ''Imperial Stormtrooper Corps Field Manual'' mandated that the stormtrooper remove their thermal detonator from equipment clip on their lower back, then inspect the detonator for any signs of damage as well as confirm the integrity of the baradium core. They were also given strict instructions to not use it if they were in possession of a potentially unstable detonator. The stormtrooper should then estimate the target range, input the time delay and then input the activation code. Then, while standing half-facing the target, the stormtrooper was to make a lobbed, overhead throw and in the direction of the target, before promptly taking cover from the detonator blast. The stormtrooper then immediately followed up with concentrated blaster fire against the target position.<ref name="IHB" />

According to the ''[[Imperial Handbook: A Commander's Guide]]'', maintaining the weapons included a regular inspection for imperfections in the outer casing as well as full replacement of any damaged units, and that it could be modified to include magnetic and adhesive outer sleeves. In addition, the Rebel [[General/Legends|general]] [[Carlist Rieekan/Legends|Carlist Rieekan]] mentioned in his commentary that sometimes captured stormtroopers would trigger the detonator to avoid detainment and interrogation, although [[Gender/Legends|he]] also speculated that they may do so as a means for them to score one final [[Death/Legends|kill]].<ref name="IHB" />

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==Appearances==
*''[[Star Wars: Battlefront]]''
*''[[Star Wars: Battlefront II]]''
*{{TCW|The Hidden Enemy}}
*{{TCW|R2 Come Home}}
*[[Empire 13|''Empire'' 13]]
*[[Empire 17|''Empire'' 17]]
*[[Empire 18|''Empire'' 18]]
*{{SWG|An Empire Divided}}

==Sources==
*''[[Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary]]''
*''[[Star Wars Battlefront: Prima Official Game Guide]]''
*''[[The New Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology]]''
*''[[Star Wars Battlefront II: Prima Official Game Guide]]''
*''[[Star Wars: The Complete Visual Dictionary]]''
*''[[Star Wars: Imperial Handbook: A Commander's Guide]]''

==Notes and references==
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[[Category:Baradium]]
[[Category:Thermal detonators]]